Mental Health
Mental health care matters. It is important to invest in our mental wellness as we would in our physical wellness. Having resources and tools to support your mental health can help you maintain your overall health.
If you are having a mental health emergency please go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CALL 988
Crisis Text Line
Text “Helpline” to 62640 to reach the NAMI Crisis Text Line M-F 10am-10pm ET
1 in 5 Americans
are affected by a mental health condition and 1/3 people with chronic disorders experience symptoms of depression. If you are impacted by daily or long-term stressors of living with a bleeding disorder, talk to your health care provider about developing a support plan.
Stress is a normal part of life.
However, impacts from the COVID pandemic may continue to be difficult for many of us to manage. COVID-19 has been devastating in ways that we never imagined, especially for those with health complications. The losses we have experienced can lead to grief. Often, this grief can affect how we react to a situation or the choices we make.
COVID has highlighted the many areas of mental health challenges, so HFM has created a curated page to explore various resources. these resources are organized and relate to mental wellness, family life and parenting, and the types of grief you may be experiencing and strategies for coping with it.
Resources:
“There is no health without mental health.”
Dan Gillison,
Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
*Information originally found at https://www.hemophiliafed.org/resource/mental-health/
Helpful Tips When Searching for A Mental Health Professional
- Consult your insurance provider directory
- Get a referral from a medical professional such as your Hemophilia Treatment Center or general practitioner
- Look for a mental health professional at your university, church/community, or human resource department of your job
- Search for mental health care in organizations which specialize in the area of your concern. Many times, professionals will become a member of an organization dedicated to a common mental health condition and contain a registry.
Types of Mental Health Professionals
- Substance Abuse (LCDC)
- Marriage & Family therapist (LMFT)
- Social Worker (LSW)
- Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Psychologist (PHD)
- Pyschiatrist (MD)
Search Online Databases by Credentials
External Resources
Check out these resources from around the Web.
